National Bank of Arizona
Company: National Bank of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ USA
Entry Submitted By: Crosby-Wright
Company Description: Founded in Tucson, Ariz., in 1984, National Bank of Arizona is a community bank serving professionals and meeting the needs of small and mid-sized Arizona businesses. Arizona’s fourth-largest bank with more than $4.5 billion in assets, National Bank has over 76 offices throughout the state.
Nomination Category: Individual Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Best Executive – Service Businesses – up to 2,500 Employees
Nomination Title: Deborah Bateman
Describe for the judges the activities and accomplishments of the nominated executive during the eligibility period (up to 500 words):
During her 35 years in the banking industry, Deborah Bateman has accomplished
significant milestones both professionally and philanthropically and is an
established and celebrated role model in her community.
As a leader in her profession, Deborah has championed a number of projects
created and executed to empower women throughout the Phoenix metro area to
strengthen their careers, propel their businesses forward and mentor up-and-
coming professionals. Deborah seeks to find opportunities to give women the
support and resources they need.
One of her more recent accomplishments is the establishment of a networking and
resource group dedicated to female business owners called Women’s Financial
Group (WFG). An unprecedented initiative in the community to support woman
business owners, WFG offers women a free, one-stop resource for financial
planning, business services, networking and peer-to-peer mentoring. Since
Deborah established the group in April 2009, WFG has grown to be the most
impactful, ongoing mentorships in the Phoenix area. As a result of Deborah’s
grassroots efforts to launch WFG, the group has grown to over 1,000 women,
many who have reported successful and profitable tactics implemented as a result
of WFG. Success stories include networking that has resulted in new
partnerships, strengthening skills to further market their business and executing
practical business advice.
One illustration of Deborah’s leadership is organizing and hosting free financial
seminars specifically geared toward women. Deborah has been instrumental in
bringing in highly sought-after authors, including Best-Selling Authors Laura
Liswood, Sharon Lechter, and Barbara Weaver-Smith. Deborah continuously
seeks to collaborate with other organizations in the community to and has worked
with organizations like The Arizona Small Business Association, SCORE and
NAWBO. In August, Deborah will host a motivational event for WFG, featuring the
first female Indy 500 racer, Lyn St James.
Philanthropically, Deborah’s charitable efforts in the last three years have
resulted in almost $5 million for the benefit of organizations in Arizona. Personally,
Deborah contributes over 500 hours each year to philanthropy and her community. She
tirelessly offers her time and expertise to nonprofits, including the Arizona
Foundation for Women, American Heart Association’s Heart Ball, Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation, The Phoenix Zoo, and Arizona State University’s
Women and Philanthropy. She also serves as a Skills Commissioner for the
Arizona State Department of Education.
This year, Deborah has been recognized for her achievements with awards like the
2010 YWCA Corporate Business Women of the Year, the 2010 SCORE Small
Business Award and NAWBO 2010 Visionary Award.
List the URLs (web addresses) of any online news stories, press releases, or other documents that you would like the judges to see that support your entry. IMPORTANT: List each URL on a separate line, begin each URL with http://, and enclose each URL in square brackets. For example, [http://www.yourcompany.com/pressrelease.html]:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JynCWkQ9_Ak
https://www.nbarizona.com/pdfs/PR_Release_6.1.2010_WomenFinancialGroup.pdf
https://www.nbarizona.com/pdfs/Press%20Release%20NBAZ%20Author%20Series%20
Media%20Advisory.pdf
https://www.nbarizona.com/pdfs/Press%20Release%20NBAZ%20Author%20Series%20
Media%20Advisory.pdf
Provide a brief biography of the nominated executive (up to 100 words):
Deborah Bateman is Executive Vice President of Specialty Banking and
Marketing, reporting to National Bank of Arizona’s (NBAZ’s) President and Chief
Executive Officer. She also serves on the bank’s Executive Committee and Board
of Directors. In her role, Deborah develops implements and leads the NBAZ’s
sales, service, and marketing strategies. She oversees product management and
is responsible for several of the bank’s key departments, including Private
Banking, Executive Banking, Internet Banking, Nonprofit Banking and the
Women’s Financial Group. Deborah’s 35-year banking career includes serving as
Senior Vice President with JP Morgan Chase in New York, Chicago and Phoenix.